A translational ultrasound lab between radiology and biomedical engineering

ENHANCE: Human performance in austere environments

Our research interests encompass a wide range of gas physiology modulation applications and environments. All focus on translating research findings and technologies to the real world.

Research

Human Performance

We are refining the ultrasonic assessment of decompression bubbles that can cause decompression sickness in divers and astronauts. Recent efforts, supported by the Divers Alert Network (DAN) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR), have focused on automating the analysis of venous gas emboli, and developing new quantitative metrics for tissue bubble assessment.

Workforce Development

Our lab is at the forefront of STEM education and outreach efforts in Undersea Medicine and Performance. Supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and under a newly formed consortium with national and international partners, we aim to attract, train and retain the next generation of scientists and engineers that will work "under pressure" in this field alongside physicians.

Contrast Ultrasound Theranostics

We are targeting difficult to treat bacterial biofilm infections with ultrasound. We have shown that our topical treatment approach significantly increases antibiotic efficacy in diabetic wounds preclinically. Supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBC), we are assessing efficacy against polymicrobial infections and clinical translation potential.

An array of resources

We believe that research is best shared. Publications, software, collaboration opportunities and additional resources, all in one place.

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Bubble Apps

  • Automate your decompression research data analysis
  • Contribute to our systems’ validation
  • Collaborate with fellow researchers
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Events

  • Opportunities to meet the team
  • Monthly researcher seminars
  • Yearly public discussion forums
learn

Publications

  • Publications
  • Other resources

A passion for impact

Elite

Diverse, inclusive and empowered. We believe that our team is exceptional.

Interdisciplinary

We work at the intersection of environmental (patho)physiology and biomedical ultrasound.

State of the Art

We set the standard in developing new methods for longitudinal and personalized prevention algorithms.

Translation

We collaborate widely with stakeholders at all levels.

Join the ec(h)osystem

Opportunities to get involved: We are currently recruiting postdocs, PhD students and undergraduates. We always welcome new collaborators and visitors. 

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